Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool

Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool
Author: Ann S. Epstein
Publisher: High/Scope Foundation
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781573793001

This guide presents a comprehensive introduction to the HighScope Preschool Curriculum, covering theory and research, teaching practices, curriculum content, assessment, and training. It offers an appealing format that includes examples, checklists, teacher anecdotes, and hands-on exercises. The book also serves as a practical guide to help you implement HighScope's active learning approach. Whether you are planning to adopt the HighScope Curriculum or are just looking for information on what it takes to have a successful active learning environment, this book is a must-have for all early childhood administrators and educators as well as students preparing to enter the field.

Lifetime Effects

Lifetime Effects
Author: Lawrence J. Schweinhart
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN:

High/scope Step by Step

High/scope Step by Step
Author: Beth Marshall
Publisher: High/Scope Foundation
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781573793209

PQA

PQA
Author: High/Scope Educational Research Foundation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2005
Genre: Youth
ISBN: 9781573792561

PQA is a validated assessment tool to evaluate the quality of youth programs and identify staff development needs.

Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life

Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life
Author: Arthur J. Reynolds
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-08-23
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1139490451

Childhood Programs and Practices in the First Decade of Life presents research findings on the effects of early childhood programs and practices in the first decade of life and their implications for policy development and reform. Leading scholars in the multidisciplinary field of human development and in early childhood learning discuss the effects and cost-effectiveness of the most influential model, state, and federally funded programs, policies, and practices. These include Head Start, Early Head Start, the WIC nutrition program, Nurse Family Partnership, and Perry Preschool as well as school reform strategies. This volume provides a unique multidisciplinary approach to understanding and improving interventions, practices, and policies to optimally foster human capital over the life course.

Educating Young Children

Educating Young Children
Author: Mary Hohmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Active learning
ISBN: 9781573791045

The updated chapters include information on phonemic awareness and preschool reading, additional references, the latest Perry Preschool research results, recent research relating to brain development, and a complete description of a consistent approach to problem solving. Written for early childhood practitioners and students, this manual presents essential strategies adults can use to make active learning a reality in their programs. Describes key components of the adult ‚'s role: planning the physical setting and establishing a consistent daily routi≠ creating a positive social climate; and using High/Scope ‚'s 58 ‚"key experiences ‚" in child development to understand and support young children. Other topics include family involvement, daily team planning, interest areas, appropriate materials, the plan-do-review process, small- and large-group times. Offers numerous anecdotes, photographs, illustrations, real-life scenarios, and practical suggestions for adults. Reflects High/Scope ‚'s current research findings and over 30 years of experience.